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Personal Finance

Bitcoin price reaches all-time high following launch of Bitcoin ETF

| Karl Talbot

Bitcoin's price is now at an all-time high, in the same week the ProShares Bitcoin ETF launched in the US.…

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6.7% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the FTSE 250 for the best dividend stocks to buy following recent share price reversals. These two top…

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares with 7% yields

| Harshil Patel

I wouldn’t own dividend shares only, but these three FTSE shares offer above-average yields that I think could be too…

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3 things that could boost the Lloyds share price by Christmas

| Alan Oscroft

Can the Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) share price climb higher by the end of the year? Here are three…

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4 penny stocks to buy in November

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best low-cost UK stocks for November. Could these penny stocks be just what I've…

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I’d buy these 2 penny stocks for explosive growth

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these explosive growth penny stocks for his portfolio, despite the risks.

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Personal Finance

You could save up to £80 by swapping shop-bought for DIY this Halloween

| Ruby Layram

Do you spend more than you can afford on Halloween costumes each year? Here's how to save up to £80…

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ITM Power shares: bull vs bear

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate ITM Power shares.

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2 beaten-down bargain stocks I’d buy for my investment portfolio

| Manika Premsingh

Last year was great for the e-commerce ecosystem. But investors have lost faith in some of these companies, making them…

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I’d buy this UK penny share for its dividend growth potential

| Christopher Ruane

With its long-term track record of double-digit dividend growth, Christopher Ruane would consider buying this UK penny share for his…

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Personal Finance

Why I’m thinking twice before using contactless payments

| Rosemary McEwen

The limit for contactless payments is now £100, and it could go up again. Are £100 contactless payments really as…

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Are ASOS shares a screaming buy at 2,700p?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith takes a look at ASOS shares after a slump following a downbeat outlook and the departure of the…

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2 UK gaming stocks I’d buy instead of Playtech

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Playtech's surge after acquisition casts a light on UK gaming stocks. This Fool thinks there are better investments in the…

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4 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks come with four advantages. Among other things, these include a predictable income stream.

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How dividend reinvestment and capital growth build wealth and passive income

| James J. McCombie

Read about how compounding dividend reinvestment and capital growth in a stocks and shares portfolio can build wealth and generate…

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UK shares: 2 stocks to buy with £2K

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details two UK shares he would consider adding to his portfolio if he had £2,000 to invest in…

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The Lloyds share price leaps 15% in a month. Next stop 60p?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has jumped by nearly 15% in the past 30 days. What might send LLOY higher, perhaps…

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£5,000 in annual dividend income: here’s how I’d go about it

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains the numbers behind investing in stocks in a couple of different ways with the aim for £5,000…

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Why did the Renishaw (RSW) share price jump 10% on Thursday?

| Alan Oscroft

The Renishaw (LON: RSW) share price spiked on Thursday to lead the FTSE 250, and the index's second biggest climber…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock 1 of the best shares to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this FTSE 100 renewable energy stock and decides if it is one of the best shares to…

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Two 8%+ dividend yielders I’d consider buying

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons both of these 8%+ dividend yields could merit a place in his portfolio. Here he explains why.

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The Royal Mail share price has crashed since June! I’d buy now

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Royal Mail share price has collapsed by almost a third since peaking in early June. After this steep crash,…

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A high-dividend stock I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

Why this high-dividend stock is potentially more than just a sleepy cash-cow business and growth looks set to kick in…

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Personal Finance

State Pension increase for 2022 revealed: this is how much you could get

| Sean LaPointe

The State Pension rise for 2022 has now been confirmed. Here's how much weekly payments are set to increase by…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest £1,500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would invest £1,500 in his portfolio. He's selected three UK shares to buy now, each…

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Investing Articles

3 passive income ideas for a £100 investment each week

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith outlines a couple of different passive income ideas that make use of dividend stocks within the FTSE 100…

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Personal Finance

When is the next travel update? Government set to review red list destinations

| Karl Talbot

Due to the pandemic, international travel isn't as easy as it once was. So when is the next travel update…

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Investing Articles

Where will the Boohoo share price go in November?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the outlook for the Boohoo share price, considering the company's trading performance over the…

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Are Trustpilot shares a bargain after falling 10% yesterday?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at the large block trade selling Trustpilot shares yesterday, but doesn't think the 10% move is big…

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The Barclays share price hits £2 as profits explode. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price hit £2 on Thursday morning after the bank revealed a sterling set of results. What next…

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Is Cineworld’s share price about to plunge to 0p?

| Royston Wild

Cineworld's share price is sinking again. Is the leisure share in danger of extinction again as the Covid-19 threat in…

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Here’s why the Unilever share price is flying today

| Paul Summers

The Unilever (LON:ULVR) share price jumps in early trading, despite inflationary concerns. Paul Summers thinks the stock is a bargain.

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The Falcon Oil & Gas share price slumps. Should I buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Falcon Oil & Gas share price has fallen back from its September highs, but could this be an opportunity…

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Personal Finance

The lowdown on what the interest rate hike means for debt-strapped Brits

| Vee Tardrew

Brits are in concerning levels of debt, set to be compounded by the imminent interest rate hike. I offer 3…

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Despite a new CEO, I’m steering clear of Burberry shares. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks Burberry as a brand could lack direction with the CEO handover, and how this…

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Personal Finance

Why spending less and saving more should be here to stay!

| Victor Garrett

The pandemic has changed the way we spend and save. Recent research shows that Brits are now spending less and…

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Personal Finance

How can job vacancies have risen 345% in a year – but unemployment still be so high?

| Karl Talbot

Levels of unemployment are high across the UK despite a record number of job vacancies. How is this possible? Karl…

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Personal Finance

The unfair reasons female first-time buyers need 50% longer than men to save for a deposit

| Sean LaPointe

Did you know that female first-time buyers need 51% longer than men to save for a house deposit? Sean LaPointe…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Trustpilot share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Trustpilot's share price fell 12.8% yesterday and is down more than 30% since early September. Edward Sheldon looks at what's…

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2 penny stocks to buy in November

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks could be the route to making terrific long-term shareholder profits. Here's why I'd buy them…

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